AGSVA Fee Increase

Effective from 1 July 2026

AGSVA has updated its government security clearance fees for clearances initiated on or after 1 July 2026.

The table below compares the previous 2025–2026 GST-inclusive fees with the new 2026–2027 GST-inclusive fees.

AGSVA ProcessOld FeeNew Fee
Baseline assessment, upgrade and revalidation$884.00$892.00
NV1 assessment, upgrade and revalidation$1,355.00$1,897.01
NV2 assessment, upgrade and revalidation$2,486.00$3,790.00
Baseline cancellation$442.00$446.00
NV1 cancellation$678.00$949.00
NV2 cancellation$1,243.00$1,895.00

These are AGSVA government fees only and do not include AusClear sponsorship, administration, or service fees.

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AusClear is a DISP-accredited security clearance sponsor. If your role or contract needs a Baseline, NV1 or NV2 clearance and you don’t have an employer or agency to sponsor you, we can sponsor your clearance and look after it from application through to ongoing aftercare. NV1 and NV2 require a genuine business need. Transparent fees, structured support and a purpose-built client portal.

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Baseline through to NV2, plus AusClear Connect™ — our purpose-built client portal. Each pathway structured around AGSVA requirements with transparent fees and direct accountability.

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Baseline Clearance

Access up to PROTECTED

The entry-level Australian Government security clearance, required for roles involving access to PROTECTED information. Includes eligibility assessment, application support, and ongoing aftercare.

  • Complete clearance management
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NV1 Clearance

Access up to SECRET

Negative Vetting Level 1 — required for roles involving access to information classified up to SECRET. Includes eligibility assessment, pre-vetting guidance, and application preparation.

  • Eligibility assessment & clearance readiness review
  • Application preparation & pre-vetting guidance
  • Coordination through to AGSVA decision
  • Ongoing aftercare & annual declarations
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NV2 Clearance

Access up to TOP SECRET

Negative Vetting Level 2 — the highest level of Australian Government security vetting, granting access to information classified up to TOP SECRET.

  • Eligibility assessment & clearance readiness review
  • Application preparation for higher-level vetting
  • Coordination through to AGSVA decision
  • Ongoing aftercare & annual declarations
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AusClear Connect™

Secure Client Portal

Track clearance status, submit travel reports, manage documents, and stay compliant — one secure place, every step of the way.

  • Live clearance status & milestones
  • Overseas travel reporting & annual declarations
  • Secure document centre & message board
  • 2FA required · biometric sign-in optional

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Whether you need a Baseline, NV1, or NV2 clearance, we’ll guide you through the entire process with transparency and care.

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